booked in for cambelt

[ks246]

hi got my vec booked in on thursday, 85k on the clock on what i believe is the original belt!
having belt, tensioners on waterpump changed for £210 plus vat so about £245. seems a good price after doing a search on here.

i bought the car 2 weeks ago and one of the rear brakes is squealing when breaking only (drivers side i think). had a quick look yesterday pads look ok- prob about half worn. did a search on here with people recommending a bit of copper grease? mentioned this to be done when they do the cambelt, however the mechanic says it may not work as pads can become glazed?
not heard of this before, can anyone shed any light. he has quoted £55 for rear pads if needed. not quoted for discs until he inspects.

if pads and / or discs are needed is it advisable to just change the rears or should they be done on the front at the same time?

thansk for any advise before thursday.

[glenboy]

Pads do become glazed but can be roughed up with some emery cloth and cleaned and reassembled,he's just trying to make some money m8,stick to your guns and just ask them to cleaned,hth........

[aaruck]

tensioners on waterpump

Getting my cambelt done in next few weeks; is this something I should get done at the same time?

[glenboy]

Getting my cambelt done in next few weeks; is this something I should get done at the same time?

Its recommended m8,yes.........

[ks246]

Getting my cambelt done in next few weeks; is this something I should get done at the same time?

should have read cambelt, tensioners AND waterpump

[ks246]

Pads do become glazed but can be roughed up with some emery cloth and cleaned and reassembled,he's just trying to make some money m8,stick to your guns and just ask them to cleaned,hth........

thanks for that, ill suprise him with my new knowledge on thurs and hope the grease and a clean does the trick!

[aaruck]

Are the tensioners part of the cam belt kit?

[ks246]

yes should be

[glenboy]

Are the tensioners part of the cam belt kit?

Yep!...

[mark the hat]

£245 all in parts and fitting ?????
where in mcr are you getting it done mate mine needs doing very soon ....



cheers mark